In that instance, the coach could have asked parents of every player on the team if any of them wanted to play on another team -- easy peasy. I would definitely say something.
I just think you're freakin' out 'cause you have to fight someone prettier than you.
Dawn ,'The Killer In Me'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Mar 10, 2014 4:51:24 pm PDT #21994 of 30000
Because books.
flea - Mar 10, 2014 4:51:39 pm PDT #21995 of 30000
information libertarian
Okay, how is this:
"I wanted to point out that, while I think Casper not playing is an okay solution for our family, I'm upset that only the girls were considered "problematic" in the situation of a a team with too many players - only the girls were asked to move to a team from another school. Casper's been playing on co-ed, mostly boys teams, for 3 seasons with League at School. For her the whole point of soccer is playing with her friends. Last spring she was asked to play down (because of her late birthday) to make up numbers so 2 teams could be fielded, she agreed, and she didn't like it. If there are 18 kids signed up at the Striker level and you can only play 16, why not ask ALL the kids if they'd be willing to play for another school, not just the girls? Why were the girls chosen to be the sacrifices to "solve the problem"? Isn't this the sort of thing that causes girls to leave sports in the first place? I'm disappointed in how this was handled."
Connie Neil - Mar 10, 2014 4:53:45 pm PDT #21996 of 30000
brillig
In the Greater Salt Lake area, rain barrels are illegal. All Ur Rain Are Belong to Us, says the government, unless it's falling on the earth. No runoff can be collected.
Kat - Mar 10, 2014 4:55:27 pm PDT #21997 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
If your district has a consent decree in place, flea, it might be a Title IX violation. If you wanted to go that route.
Amy - Mar 10, 2014 4:57:23 pm PDT #21998 of 30000
Because books.
That's great, flea.
Kat - Mar 10, 2014 4:58:43 pm PDT #21999 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Grace failed her sleep study in February. I'm not sure what this means, but I'm pretty certain it's no good.
meara - Mar 10, 2014 4:58:55 pm PDT #22000 of 30000
That's awesome, flea. Stand up!
brenda m - Mar 10, 2014 4:59:15 pm PDT #22001 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I would be enraged. And I think your response is good.
Jesse - Mar 10, 2014 5:01:42 pm PDT #22002 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Yeah, that's right on, flea.
flea - Mar 10, 2014 5:02:15 pm PDT #22003 of 30000
information libertarian
Thanks for the backup, guys. It's hard, because this guy's job is pretty thankless (and unpaid, natch), but come on, dudebro. Girls can be friends with boys and want to play with them.